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Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson's (R-ID) next Appropriations 101 discussion features Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD), whose insights stem from nearly a decade of service on the subcommittee.

Washington, D.C. – Amid rising threats and instability, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) led a bipartisan delegation to the Middle East in support of strengthening America’s defense and reinforcing partnerships with allies. The Members met with heads of state and other leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel to enhance their tactical understanding of ongoing conflicts caused by Iran’s proxies and discuss mutual objectives to achieve peace and security in the region.

Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) sat down with Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Chairman Dave Joyce (R-OH) to discuss the complexities and scope of the FSGG Subcommittee. During their discussion, Chairman Joyce shared insights on the bill's funding priorities, highlighting its focus on reining in wasteful spending. He also detailed his collaborative approach with government agencies to optimize discretionary spending.

In the second installment of the Appropriations 101 series, Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) joined Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) to delve into the funding mechanism for the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Today, we're putting a spotlight on Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson's (R-ID) video series titled “Appropriations 101.” The recently launched initiative brings together Cardinals and Members of the Committee to speak about the intricacies of the appropriations process.

As we mark the anniversary of Hamas’ evil attack, House Republicans remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our great ally, Israel. In the face of repeated attacks and ongoing threats, the House has taken decisive action to ensure Israel's security and ability to defend itself from Iran and its proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.

Washington, D.C. – This week, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) released a letter that was sent to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding the Veterans Health Administration’s reported $12 billion dollar health care budget shortfall and supplemental appropriations request.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee, on Intelligence released a statement demanding the Biden-Harris Administration release an unclassified version of the Ukraine strategy as required by law.